Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6500

Below is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and A6500 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was released 14 months before the A6500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades vs the A6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony Alpha a6500. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR provides physical measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Sony A6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR against the A6500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A6500 is 79 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A6500.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony A6500 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 IR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.